God
The main diety of this temple is Lord Krishna, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The image of Lord Krishna in the temple appears in the form of a child and is seen standing in the Tribhanga position.
Interesting Facts
- This temple is among the 7 temples of Thakur of Vrindavan which also include Sri Radhavallabh Ji, Shri Govind Dev Ji and four others.
- One interesting fact about the Banke Bihari temple is that there are no bells or conchs in the premises, as the Lord does not like the sound of these instruments.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit area October to December.
Weather
Highest - April to June (39°C during day and 28°C during night)Average - May (36°C during the day and 26°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 15°C during night)Monsoon season - June to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Vrindavan Bus Stand |
300 MTRS | 18001802877 |
 Vrindavan Railway Station |
1 KM | 139 |
 Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport |
83 KM | 05622400844 |
Architecture
Bankey means “Bent at three places” and Bihari means “Supreme enjoyer”. Bankey Bihari Ji is worshiped and looked after as a child. Shri Swami haridas got Bankey bihari Ji appeared here. The temple was built in Rajasthani style of architecture.
Religious Significance
The legend of the Banke Bihari Temple illustrates how the temple came into existence. It is believed that Swami Haridas, who was a devotee of Lord Krishna, spent most of his time in meditating, praying and reading holy scriptures. His commitment to the lord was so devout that he continued his strict discipline even after getting married to Harimatiji. After her surrender to the lord, Haridas left for Vrindavan, where he chose a secluded spot for meditation, which is now known as Nidhivan. One day, when Swamiji granted his permission to his disciples to enter Nidhivan, they saw something unusual. There was bright light filling the whole place, which was unlike anything they had seen. It was none other than Lord Krishna himself, who had appeared in front of the devotees in person with his consort Radha. Sensing the effect of Lord's appearance to his disciples, Swami Haridas requested both, the lord and his consort to take single form. Moreover, he also wished for his beloved deity to be in front of his sight always. The lord granted both his wishes and left a charming black image after submitting to the desire of his devotees. The temple was formally constructed in 1864 with the contribution of Goswamis. After construction of the temple, the Goswamis transferred the idol to this temple. The present idol in this grand temple is the same one that the Lord granted to Swami Haridas.
It is said that once a king of Rajasthan came to Vrindavan to visit Banke Bihari and they saw the eyes of God Baba Bihari and watched him a tick. After this the king went back to his kingdom. After some time, when the temple's services came to the temple, the Lord was not present there. This incident caused a stir in the priests of the temple. Praise be to God, then it is known that God has gone there with them from there. After much prayer, God was reestablished in the temple. Since then, no one here is allowed to see God alone. Service providers take special care of the fact that no devotee can see them continuously. For this, the curtain is inserted in front of the idol in a little while. Visitors flutter themselves and tears in their eyes. The devotees who come to see this temple, Baba Bihari say that when devotees visit them, they themselves fall in color. Their eyes begin to moist, because of which they themselves do not even know.
History
The temple was built in 1864 A.D. and contributed by Goswamis.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
Sevas
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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